Championship News: Blades Eye Prolific Championship Winger, Derby Given Transfer Boost & Villa Join Stoke In Race For Cherries Star

Championship News: Blades Eye Prolific Championship Winger, Derby Given Transfer Boost & Villa Join Stoke In Race For Cherries Star

Sheffield United will make a move for Brentford winger Ollie Watkins this summer, according to reports in England.

Chris Wilder’s side will, though, face competition for the 23-year-old’s signature with fellow Premier League sides Southampton and Crystal Palace also said to be interested.

Derby have reportedly been given a boost in their pursuit of Everton centre-back Matthew Pennington.

The Merseysiders are believed to be prepared to sell the defender after the player spent the season on loan at relegated Ipswich Town.

Stoke City and Aston Villa are considering making bids for Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter, according to reports.

The 29-year-old is no longer a first-team regular at the Cherries after spending last campaign on loan at Cardiff City.

Arter made 25 appearances in the Premier League for the Bluebirds, but made just one assist. The midfielder has spent the last nine years at the Vitality Stadium but his time on the South Coast seems to be coming to an end.